In the heart of the Louisiana bayou, a wise old Pelican named Pierre found solace atop a weathered piling. With feathers ruffled by the gentle breeze, he surveyed the shimmering waters below. His beady eyes held tales of countless journeys across the bayou. 

Pierre's wings, worn from years of graceful flights, hinted at the wisdom he'd gained. The sounds of distant crickets and bullfrogs provided t

Two tiny shrimp, one big heart. little shellfish, lots of love!

There’s something magical about seeing a peacock in full display! My favorite place to see them has always been Audubon Zoo, where they wander freely among visitors. Some of my fondest childhood memories are from those zoo trips — spotting a baby orangutan, watching the giraffe, and visiting the hippo back in  the days before Hurricane Katrina.

This painting celebrates that same sense of wonder — t